Residential Childcare Assessor/Trainer

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is assisting a client in recruiting a Residential Childcare Tutor/Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for qualifications up to Level 5. The role covers the South West region, including Exeter and Taunton, with a hybrid mix of remote delivery and on-site learner visits.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, develop ILPs, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and foster employer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Residential Childcare.
• Experience in Residential Childcare settings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment for Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5.
• Manage a caseload of learners across the South West with regular progress reviews.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain ILPs and e-portfolios for learners.
• Engage with employers to create workplace learning opportunities.

Skills

Caseload management

Time management

Microsoft Teams

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Tools

e-portfolio systems

Job description

Job Role: Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor Location: South West England (Covering Exeter, Taunton and surrounding areas) Salary: £26,500 - £33,500 per annum Qualified IQAs considered from £29,000+ plus car allowance Contract: Permanent, full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners working towards Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5.

This hybrid role combines remote delivery with face-to-face learner visits across the South West region, Exeter, Taunton and surrounding areas. As a Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor, you will support learners throughout their qualification journey, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed within the residential childcare sector.

You will manage a caseload of learners, providing personalised support from induction through to completion, ensuring a positive, engaging and compliant learning experience that drives achievement and progression. We are also keen to hear from experienced Residential Childcare professionals, including Deputy Managers, Registered Managers and Senior Practitioners, who are looking to move into training and assessment. Full support can be provided to achieve the required assessor qualification, with salary reflecting experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment across Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5
• Support learners through a personalised learning journey from enrolment to completion
• Conduct initial assessments and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Deliver a blend of remote and face-to-face learning and assessment activity
• Support learners to develop occupational competence and professional behaviours

Learner Management & Progression

• Manage and support a caseload of learners across the South West region
• Conduct regular progress reviews and coaching sessions
• Motivate learners to achieve timely progression and completion
• Work closely with employers and managers to support learner development
• Identify and address barriers to achievement

Quality, Compliance & Administration

• Maintain accurate learner records and e-portfolio documentation
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body and funding requirements
• Participate in quality assurance activities and standardisation meetings
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout delivery
• Work towards achievement, retention and timely completion targets

Partnership & Employer Engagement

• Build positive relationships with employers and workplace managers
• Provide guidance on qualification requirements and learner development
• Support employers in creating effective workplace learning opportunities
• Promote best practice within Residential Childcare settings

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Residential Childcare
• Experience working within Residential Childcare settings
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage a learner caseload effectively
• Confident using Microsoft Teams and e-portfolio systems
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South West region

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent)
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
• Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications
• Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded learning programmes
• Experience working within blended or hybrid learning environments

Training & Development Opportunity

• Experienced Residential Childcare professionals without assessor qualifications are encouraged to apply
• Full support available to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification
• Excellent opportunity for Deputy Managers, Registered Managers and Senior Practitioners looking to move into learning and development
• Salary will reflect qualifications and previous delivery experience

Additional Information

• Hybrid role combining remote delivery and learner visits
• Travel required across Exeter, Taunton and surrounding areas
• Learner visits typically conducted monthly, depending on caseload and geography
• Role subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks